John,
Thanks for digging that up. I assumed that the Algoma rail was built to the
AREA dimensions. Your plan seems to refute that assumption. 6 15/16" scales
to 0.796 inches in HO, code 83 is starting to look like the way to go.
Chuck Johnstone
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John" <sutherail@...> wrote:
130# RE-HF rail, when new, was 6 15/16" high. Maximum width of the head was
2 27/32" and that would be approximately 3/4" below the top. It was 6" wide
at the base (the same as modern 132# and 136#).
Data from CP standard plan R-12-93-4, dated Jan 31, 1977. The 130# section
was long obsolete for new purchases, so this would probably be a straight
copy from an earlier standard plan, X-10-16-61.
John
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Michael Salfi <mikesue.salfi@> wrote:
Can anyone let me know the physical dimensions of 130 pound rail, mainly
overall height and width at top of rail.
Thanks
On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 9:29 PM, John <sutherail@> wrote:
Yes, that definitely means 130 pound rail. Jointed rail, of course, in
that
era and the steel was not of the quality in today's rails. It is a fairly
rare section now but I think you may still be able to find some on the
Nelson Sub. Not sure, but it may have been relay rail released from the
main
line many years back.
John
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Mike and Sue Salfi
Kitchener, ON
